Birds Brains: Learn about Avian Intelligence from the Birds!

Athena, the Peregrine Falcon from Horizon Wings (Posted by jnagy00000, Community Contributor)

Community Contributor jnagy00000

On Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 10:30 am at the Simsbury Public Library, 725 Hopmeadow St., adults and children in grades 3 and up can meet an American Crow, a Peregrine Falcon, an Owl, and a Blue and Gold Macaw and find out just how smart they are! Did you know that crows are capable of recognizing and remembering individual faces and can teach their children which individuals to avoid? Far from being 'hard-wired' as previously thought, recent research proves that birds actually possess sophisticated cognitive abilities. Indeed, responding to changing conditions by changing the way they act is often crucial to their survival. Join Horizon Wings, as they help you compare and contrast the fascinating qualities of avian intelligence among these 4 different species of birds. Horizon Wings is a non-profit Wildlife Rehabilitation Center specializing in Birds of Prey.

Co-sponsored by the Simsbury Public Library (860-658-7663 x4 or www.simsburylibrary.info) and Simsbury Senior Center (860-658-3273). Register at either location. Free.

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